With its black and aureate design, Golden Lion is a majestic looking place. It’s a regal site, one whose background image, like its logo, features a shimmering gold lion. The site’s greatest selling point, going by the promotional offer plastered across the top of the homepage, is the 100% welcome bonus that’s up for grabs, worth a maximum of $500.

Should you choose to get in on the action, GLC gives you a choice of 3 ways to play: on mobile, by downloading the site’s software or in-browser using Flash. The downloading option will suit PC players, while the flash casino will suit Mac users and anyone who begrudges having to download software unnecessarily. Android and iOS users can access the site through its dedicated mobile portal.

Whatever way you choose to play, you’ll find a good selection of traditional casino games available. Slots, table games and video poker are all well represented, including 3 and 5-reel games and a selection of progressive jackpots. The site also has room for a number of specialist games such as Sic Bo and Keno. GLC uses 128-bit SSL encryption and promises 24-hour customer support via live chat. The site is registered in Curacao and operates under a gaming license granted by the Netherlands Antilles government.

Getting Started at Golden Lion Casino

Golden Lion Casino appears to be targeted at the US market first and foremost, though it also welcomes players from around the world. After creating an account, a deposit can be made by credit or debit card including via major providers such as American Express, Visa and MasterCard. The site also accepts payment by e-wallet courtesy of Skrill and Neteller. The minimum deposit amount is $25 and US dollars are the default currency on the site.

GLC recommends that US customers withdraw funds by wire transfer, though Skrill and Neteller are also available. Before a withdrawal can be made, you’ll need to verify your account. This can be done by submitting a valid form of ID such as a driver’s license or passport. Golden Lion Casino doesn’t provide information about withdrawal and deposit processing times unfortunately. Neither does it have an FAQ.

Promotions Worth Roaring About

Once you’ve created an account and deposited some funds, you can start making the most of the promotions and other bonuses that GLC would like to shower upon you. There’s actually a $25 no-deposit bonus just for signing up, but the fun begins in earnest with a 150% slots bonus worth up to $750. Alternatively, there is a 100% bonus of up to $500 which can be used on mobile and Flash casino games. To use either of these bonuses, simply enter the relevant code – LION750 or LION500.

As you play, GLC will extend further bonuses on a regular basis. Monthly offers include bonus matches, reload deals and the prospect of complimentary Golden Lion Casino chips. When new slots are added to the casino, there’s also the potential to secure free spins.

On a regular basis, the site offers 4 bonuses that players can claim at any time on a one-off basis. The first of these is a 50-100% cashback bonus. The second is a 150% slots and table games bonus. The third is a 175% table games bonus and the fourth is a 300% all slots bonus. Bonus codes are provided for each of these on the site’s promotions page.

All the Games for All the People

Golden Lion Casino boasts of the quality of its games and the ease with which players can navigate the ‘well designed lobby’. That may be over-egging things; in truth GLC’s lobby consists of little more than a page containing a list of hyperlinks leading to the various games that can be played on the site. There’s no grid layout, no button to click to filter results thematically or by manufacturer and no images to help influence your decision. It’s not the most outdated casino on the web but it’s not the most modern either, put it that way.

Slots are what Golden Lion Casino has most of, with a wide variety of themes and some slick animations and decent graphics. Given that you’ve just an alphabetical list to go on, your best option is to scroll down the page till you find a title you like. At least that’s how it works on desktop. Mobile players, using GLC’s mobile portal, have a more aesthetically pleasing GUI to work with. Not only are there preview images for each video slot, but the casino has been neatly split into slots, i-slots, table games, jackpots, video poker and speciality games.

If you’re on desktop, you’d do well to head straight to the mobile portal, which works perfectly on PC or Mac and is much more user-friendly.

Big Jackpots

Across the top of the mobile gaming page, the total progressive jackpot value is displayed in real time, a figure which currently stands at close to $150,000. There’s also a rolling ticker of recent winners on the site. Golden Lion Casino has 4 progressive games to be played at present: Major Moolah (which sounds suspiciously like the better known Mega Moolah), Money Magic, Strike Gold and dinosaur romp One Million Reels BC.

The regular slots may have smaller jackpots but there’s more of them and they’re an extremely diverse bunch. Titles cover the realms of fantasy, adventure, folklore, history, modern life, fruit, gemstones and much more. Have a go at Diggin’ Deep, Dog Pound Dollars, Gnome Sweet Gnome, Grandma’s Attic or Heroes’ Realm. Golden Lion Casino’s slots are an unusual lot; many of these titles you’ll struggle to find elsewhere. This may say more about the age of the casino than anything else, but still, it’s got to be spun as a positive. After all, does the world really need another online casino stocking Starburst and Motorhead?

Video Poker and Table Games

Poker fans are well catered for at Golden Lion Casino, with 7 video poker titles to choose from. The graphics aren’t the greatest admittedly, but then video poker never is for some reason. Take your pick from a number of well-known games such as Aces & Faces, Deuces Wild and Jacks or Better. When it comes to table games, GLC’s offerings should be familiar. Try your luck at baccarat, blackjack single or multi-hand, craps, Red Dog, Casino Battle and more.

Bingo and Keno

If ball-based games are your forté, Golden Lion Casino has plenty of options to keep you entertained. Bingo is available in 30 and 80-ball editions as well as American and European versions. Elsewhere, you’ll find a Sudoku Number Box Game, Penguin Payday, Pirate’s Village and Asian lottery favourite Keno. Golden Lion Casino isn’t the coolest casino in town, that much is certain.

For all its oddities, it’s a competent casino however with a selection of attractive promotions including its no-deposit bonus. For purveyors of obscure slots and simple table games, GLC provides everything you could reasonably wish for, delivering it with a minimum of fuss. The site’s mobile-friendly portal is probably the best part of the site, with the desktop version lagging some way behind.